From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter from Hardy Spicer & Co. arranging a visit with Mr. Grylls and providing directions.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\7\ scan0193 | |
| Date | 28th February 1938 | |
| 1375 MANUFACTURERS OF HARDY SPICER UNIVERSAL JOINTS & PROPELLOR SHAFTS. MANUFACTURERS OF GENUINE HARDY FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS. MANUFACTURERS OF BRITISH BOUND BROOK OIL-LESS BEARINGS. MANUFACTURERS OF COMPO OIL-RETAINING BEARINGS. Hardy Spicer HARDY SPICER & CO., LIMITED. REGISTERED OFFICE & WORKS - BIRCH ROAD, WITTON, BIRMINGHAM 6, ENG. LONDON OFFICE - 64, ST. {Capt. P. R. Strong} THOMAS STREET, LONDON, S.E.1. TELEPHONE - HOP 0703. TELEGRAMS AND CABLES: "AUTOJOINTS, BIRMINGHAM" CODE: BENTLEY'S PHRAZE. TELEPHONE: BIRCHFIELDS - 4504/9. 6 LINES. Our Ref. JAD.W Your Ref. RM. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} GRY. {Shadwell Grylls} 1.AP 28th February, 1938. G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} M. {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Grylls Esq. Rolls Royce Limited. D E R B Y. Dear Mr. Grylls, I am sorry that I have already booked up Wednesday. However, I gather that it is equally convenient for you to come down here on Thursday. From your town, our works are on the same side, and taking Lichfield as the last town you will probably pass through before arriving at Birmingham, you should enquire at Erdington for Witton. Yours sincerely, J. {Mr Johnson W.M.} a. {Mr Adams} Daniell ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY. | ||